$86,390($41.53/hr)
Bachelor's degree
-
Industrial Engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.
$126,520 ($60.83/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Software Developers create the computer applications that allow users to do specific tasks and the underlying systems that run the devices or control networks.
$96,450 ($46.37/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Operations Research Analysts use mathematics and logic to help organizations make informed decisions and solve problems.
$97,700 ($46.97/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers design and execute software tests to identify problems and learn how the software works.
$152,400 ($73.27/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Computer and Information Systems Managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.
$98,510 ($47.36/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Chemical Engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. They design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing, plan and test production methods and byproducts treatment, and direct facility operations.
$134,360 ($64.60/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Aerospace Engineers design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. In addition, they create and test prototypes to make sure that they function according to design.
$98,190 ($47.21/hr)
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years or more
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. This category includes logistics managers.
$98,220 ($47.22/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Electronics Engineers design and develop electronic equipment, including broadcast and communications systems, such as portable music players and Global Positioning System (GPS) devices. Many also work in areas closely related to computer hardware.
$96,140 ($46.22/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.
$160,000 ($76.92/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Natural Sciences Managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists. They direct activities related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as testing, quality control, and production.
$99,280 ($47.73/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Computer Systems Analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization's current computer systems and procedures and design improvements to them. In doing so, these analysts help the organization operate more efficiently.
$100,020 ($48.09/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
General and Operations Managers plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.
$99,980 ($48.07/hr)
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
Administrative Services Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently. The specific responsibilities vary, but these managers typically maintain facilities and supervise activities that include recordkeeping, mail distribution, and office upkeep. In a small organization, they may direct all support services and may be called the business office manager. Large organizations may have several layers of administrative managers who specialize in different areas.
$98,580 ($47.39/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Construction Managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.
$103,750 ($49.88/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Database Administrators create or organize systems to store and secure a variety of data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They also make sure that the data are available to authorized users.
$118,830 ($57.13/hr)
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
Managers supervise and coordinate a team of workers. This category includes all managers not contained somewhere else.
$127,110 ($61.11/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Purchasing Managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents and typically handle more complex procurement tasks.
$136,430 ($65.59/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Architectural and Engineering Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in the fields of architecture and engineering.
$103,780 ($49.90/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Industrial Production Managers oversee the operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct activities involved in creating a range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, and paper products.
$104,670 ($50.32/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Health and Safety Engineers develop procedures and design systems to protect people from illness and injury and property from damage. They combine knowledge of engineering and of health and safety to make sure that chemicals, machinery, software, furniture, and other products will not cause harm to people or damage to property.
$100,810 ($48.47/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Sales Engineers sell complex scientific and technological products or services to businesses. They must have extensive knowledge of the products' parts and functions and must understand the scientific processes that make these products work.
$99,760 ($47.96/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Materials Scientists research and analyze the chemical properties of substances to develop new materials, products, or knowledge.
$131,450 ($63.20/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Computer Hardware Engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers.
$100,120 ($48.13/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Electrical Engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, or power generation equipment. Electrical engineers also design the electrical systems of automobiles and aircraft.
$102,620 ($49.34/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Engineers are professionals that use math and science to solve technical problems. This normally includes creating, improving, or repairing systems or products. This category includes all engineers not contained somewhere else.
